El Norte(1983)
El Norte Synopsis
Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with the dream of starting a new life.
El Norte (1983) is a adventure and drama film directed by Gregory Nava, released on October 11, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz and Lupe Ontiveros. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Gregory Nava
- Writers:
- Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas, Gregory Nava
- Producers:
- Anna Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- James Glennon
- Composer:
- Malecio Martinez
- Production:
- Independent Productions, American Playhouse
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
El Norte (1983) Trailer
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El Norte Videos & Clips
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El Norte Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez
as Rosa
David Villalpando
as Enrique
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
as Arturo
Lupe Ontiveros
as Nacha
Trinidad Silva
as Monte
- Alicia del Lago
Alicia del Lago
as Lupe
Mike Gomez
as Informer
- Jose Martin Ruano
Jose Martin Ruano
as Foreman
- Stella Quan
Stella Quan
as Josefita
- Heraclio Zepeda
Heraclio Zepeda
as Pedro
- Emilio Gomez Ozuna
Emilio Gomez Ozuna
as Luis
Enrique Castillo
as Jorge
Key crew
Directed by Gregory Nava, written by Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas and Gregory Nava, produced by Anna Thomas.
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El Norte Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 86 ratings.
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El Norte – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch El Norte online?
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El Norte (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in El Norte?
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The main cast of El Norte (1983) includes Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Lupe Ontiveros and Trinidad Silva. The film was directed by Gregory Nava. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was El Norte released?
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El Norte was released on October 11, 1983 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is El Norte worth watching?
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El Norte (1983) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for El Norte?
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Yes. The official El Norte trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.